IPL 2025, LSG vs MI LIVE Score: Lucknow Super Giants End at 203/8, MI Gears Up for the Chase

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are off to a flying start in their innings against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. LSG’s openers, Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram , have laid a solid foundation, putting up 69 runs without losing a wicket at the end of the Powerplay. Marsh, in particular, has been in scintillating form, scoring a quickfire fifty off just 27 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. Markram, on the other hand, has played the perfect supporting role, ensuring the scoreboard keeps ticking.

Explosive Start by Marsh
Mitchell Marsh has been the standout performer in the early overs, taking the Mumbai Indians' bowlers to the cleaners. His aggressive approach paid off as he reached his fifty in style, hitting Ashwani Kumar for consecutive boundaries and a massive six. Marsh’s innings included some breathtaking shots, especially his straight six off Kumar in the 5th over, which showcased his dominance. His partnership with Markram has set the stage for LSG to post a formidable total.
Markram Anchors the Innings

While Marsh has been the aggressor, Aiden Markram has been the anchor, rotating the strike and capitalizing on loose deliveries. Markram has shown great composure, playing smart cricket and ensuring that the pressure doesn’t build on the batting side. His ability to find the gaps and keep the scoreboard moving has been crucial in maintaining the momentum after the initial onslaught by Marsh.
Key Moments in the Powerplay

• 1.1 over: Marsh gets LSG off the mark with a flick through mid-wicket for two runs.
• 0.3 over: Marsh drives a half-volley down the ground for a boundary, showcasing his timing.
• 1.1 over: Markram opens his account with a beautifully timed boundary through backward point.
• 2.2 over: Marsh smashes a straight six off Trent Boult, displaying his brute force.
• 5.1 over: Marsh reaches his fifty with a towering six over long on, taking LSG past the 50-run mark.

Marsh Falls After a Blistering Innings
The breakthrough finally came for Mumbai Indians in the 7th over when Mitchell Marsh was dismissed for a well-made 60 off 31 balls. Vignesh Puthur, introduced into the attack, bowled a clever googly that deceived Marsh, leading to a leading edge and a straightforward catch for the bowler. Marsh’s departure brought Nicholas Pooran to the crease, and the left-hander wasted no time in getting into the groove.
Pooran and Markram Keep the Momentum

Nicholas Pooran walked in with intent and immediately put pressure on the MI bowlers. He struck a six off Mitchell Santner in the 7th over, announcing his arrival at the crease. Pooran’s quickfire 12 off 6 balls, which included a six and a boundary, ensured that LSG didn’t lose momentum after Marsh’s dismissal. However, his stay at the crease was cut short when he was caught at short fine leg off Hardik Pandya’s slower ball in the 8th over.
Middle Order Struggles

After the dismissal of Pooran, LSG faced a mini-collapse, losing Rishabh Pant and Ayush Badoni in quick succession. Pant, who has been struggling for form this season, was caught at mid-off for a duck, while Badoni, after a brief cameo of 30 off 19 balls, was caught behind off Ashwani Kumar. These wickets put the brakes on LSG’s scoring rate, but Aiden Markram held firm at one end, ensuring the team crossed the 150-run mark.
Markram’s Steady Fifty

Aiden Markram brought up his half-century in the 16th over, his sixth in the IPL but the first for LSG. His innings was a mix of patience and aggression, as he played the role of anchor to perfection. Markram’s ability to find the boundary at crucial junctures kept LSG alive in the game, even as wickets fell at the other end.
Miller and Thakur Provide Late Flourish

David Miller and Shardul Thakur added some much-needed runs in the final overs, with Miller smashing a six and a boundary in the 19th over off Hardik Pandya. However, Pandya had the last laugh as he picked up two wickets in the over, including Miller’s, to finish with a maiden five-wicket haul in T20s. Thakur’s late cameo of 5 off 2 balls helped LSG reach a competitive total of 203/8 in their 20 overs.

Hardik’s Five-Wicket Haul
Hardik Pandya was the star with the ball for Mumbai Indians, finishing with figures of 5/36 in his 4 overs. His variations and ability to pick up wickets at crucial moments kept LSG in check, especially in the death overs. Pandya’s five-wicket haul included the key dismissals of Marsh, Pooran, and Miller, which could prove decisive in the context of the match.
As Mumbai Indians gear up for a target of 204, the game is perfectly poised for an exciting finish. LSG will rely on their bowlers to defend the total, while MI will look to their strong batting lineup to chase down the target.